Bringing KonMari Method to Spark Joy in your Home
Would you like to have less things in your life?
Would you like to be surrounded by more of what you love?
If your answer is yes then you must practice the KonMari Method or already know it.
The Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo guarantees that her method will deliver and that you will always have a neat and tidy home after major tidying. The KonMari Method is the way of tidying your home all in one go, category-by-category.
An excerpt from her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying-Up, sums up the bliss of a tidy home.
“…As I look around, my glance falls on a painting that I particularly love, purchased overseas, and a vase of fresh flowers in one corner. Although not large, the space I live in is graced only with those things that speak to my heart. My lifestyle brings me joy."
Practitioners of KonMari aim to achieve this level of tidiness—that the only things they are surrounded by in their homes are those that spark joy in them.
As a tidying consultant, she has a 0 percent relapse rate. Now, she’s on a mission to Organize the World. She will be offering a highly selective certification course in consultation in the United States for organizing homes and I am selected to be in her class.
I aim to get certified to help others go through this process, using the philosophy of the KonMari method.
If you’re interested in tidying with me as a Certified KonMari Consultant please back this Project and let’s start!
Everybody has a love story---and it always starts at home. Let me tell you a love story about tidying.
My decluttering story begins with my Dad.
Pa brings a new book home almost every week. At most he’ll bring home 5 books a week. He is a self-proclaimed bookworm who was given a break. The bookshelves at home were groaning with books. They date all the way from the time we moved out of the house I grew up till I was 7; all the way until the apartment I grew up in till I was 12. The books and more were added to to our beloved current home in Cavite. These are fiction and non-fiction. Classics, best-sellers written by almost every nationality as well as local writers. (He is very fond of Shepherd’s Voice Publication)
Needless to say books are very personal to my dad. So when I started on my KonMari decluttering conquest I explained the process to my dad, that KonMari is unique because it asks one simple question: “Does it Spark Joy?”. I was pleasantly surprised that he easily let go.
Thank you Marie Kondo
Marie Kondo, shown in a client’s closet
Some facts:
80% of what we own we very rarely use
People spend 55 minutes in a day looking for things. That’s 2 weeks in a year!
Decluttering your house can reduce housework by up to 40%
The overwhelming amount of books on Day 2 of 3 of books
Marie Kondo has created a revolutionary system of tidying in the order of:
- Clothes
- Books
- Papers
- Komono (Miscellany)
- Sentimental Items
She promotes this method because it allows you to do it all-in-one go. It will be easier to tidy up afterwards.
This is his bookshelf currently
I am so convinced the KonMari method is a truly helpful method that will serve a lot of people. This desire to serve brought to my attention the KonMari Certification in Chicago.
Once I am certified I will have a community of knowledge to help others overcome their decluttering obstacles.
Once you finally clean up your personal space I am sure you will feel lighter and more full of joy! As my dad says, “Wow that was a lot! …I feel lighter”
Example of someone who has "Kondoed" her room
For more information check the FAQ page
Email me at claudemarimnl@gmail.com
Live mindfully,
Claudine
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| JB Gamboa | 2 April, 2017 |
| Maricris Toreja | 3 April, 2017 |
| Eden April Dayrit | 4 April, 2017 |
| Georgiana Gamboa | 4 April, 2017 |
| Think Rich Pinoy | 4 April, 2017 |
| DOMINIC CARLO NUESA | 4 April, 2017 |
| Rap | 4 April, 2017 |
| Matthew Matulac | 5 April, 2017 |
| Marie Gutierrez | 5 April, 2017 |
| Mia Gamboa | 5 April, 2017 |
| Alejandro Rivera | 5 April, 2017 |
| Aaron | 5 April, 2017 |
| Cara | 6 April, 2017 |
| Victor Gamboa | 6 April, 2017 |
| Amiel & Paola | 7 April, 2017 |
| Gonza Teehankee | 7 April, 2017 |
| Tracy Herald | 9 April, 2017 |
| Emma Gutierrez | 10 April, 2017 |
| Eileen Robles | 11 April, 2017 |
| Vicky Heler | 26 April, 2017 |
| Diego De Rivera | 27 April, 2017 |
| Criscel Sese | 29 April, 2017 |
| Criscel Sese | 29 April, 2017 |
| Theresa Beth Elepaño | 29 April, 2017 |
| The Simply J | 6 May, 2017 |
| Kylie | 8 May, 2017 |
| Jacy Gamboa | 10 May, 2017 |
| Alex | 10 May, 2017 |
| Raul T | 11 May, 2017 |
| Dowa Manaloto | 11 May, 2017 |
| Manang Bunny | 12 May, 2017 |
| Dom Chan | 14 May, 2017 |
| Bea O. | 15 May, 2017 |
| Tin Gamboa | 16 May, 2017 |
| Beth Aldea-Quah | 16 May, 2017 |
| Tin Gamboa | 16 May, 2017 |
| Marowe Sanchez | 16 May, 2017 |
| Quito | 16 May, 2017 |
| Gela Pecson | 16 May, 2017 |
| Liz Manzano | 16 May, 2017 |
| Monch Gamboa | 16 May, 2017 |
| Monch Gamboa | 16 May, 2017 |
| Ica Sebastian | 16 May, 2017 |
Frequently Asked Questions
This project is going to “Spark Joy” in your home because when you do the KonMari Method your home is unburdened of unwanted things and they are discarded properly. KonMari is unique because it asks one simple question: “Does it Spark Joy?”.
The KonMari Method is the systematic way of tidying your home all in one go, category-by-category. Selecting what you keep and what you discard primarily on the basis of what gives you joy.
It was developed by Japanese decluttering expert, Marie Kondo. You can learn her method through her best-selling book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up”.
We tend to organize by rearranging by location and therefore forgetting about the other locations we need to declutter. KonMari is suggests subtracting from your possessions by category:
1. Clothes
2. Books
3. Papers
4. Komono (Miscellany)
5. Sentimental Items.
KonMari promotes the practice of only keeping what gives you joy. This helps you discipline the amount of things you own. Do you own things, or do things own you?
If you or someone you know is not enjoying tidying their living space, it could be due to accumulation. KonMari Consultants guarantee to make the process an experience to look forward to, with excellent results.
Yes, only for friends in Manila and with their consent. If you think your friend needs help organizing you may back on his behalf. Just say it in a nice way!
People who want to live with less things, people about to move out of their homes, for anyone who wants to live the minimalist lifestyle. People who want a change in their surroundings.
By June 2017. We can schedule this on a convenient day for you.
1 session per category will be approximately 5 hours. 1 session per category can be divided into 1 day a week (ex. Books category is partially done in 2.5 hours on one Monday, then remaining 2.5 hours for books can be finished on the next Monday). This is helpful not to be too overwhelmed by tidying.
If you would like to to avail of Claudemari Decluttering after this project is fulfilled, the usual rate is Php8,000 for 5 hours of tidying.
Yes, definitely, the owner of the items to be tidied will be involved. You will be handling the items to determine which items Spark Joy for you.
You may back but I cannot guarantee I can fulfill your reward for backing. Most decluttering happens at home. Although, you are welcome to back any amount to promote this project.
After decluttering, you can opt to dispose of them yourself or I can connect you with a pick-up service for buyers of unwanted items.
Before the session you can start by sending me photos of your home so I can review what you are dealing with.
It’s a 5 hour session where you will decide what to keep and what to discard. I will also be following on your progress.
You may email me at claudemarimnl@gmail.com
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April 6, 2017
DAY 5 UPDATE: Met up with collaborator Francis Miranda (Turn your Passion into Profit) on Minimalism Workshop Series happening very soon! Date will be announced this year. Share this project to friends and family who can benefit. Keep spreading joy!
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Claudemari Taster - ₱595.00
• Scheduled Group Meet-up for Introduction to Minimalism and KonMari.
4 out of 30 claimed
Claudemari Beginner Backer - ₱1,000.00
• Scheduled Group Meet-up for Introduction to Minimalism and KonMari.
• Submit a question about your tidying obstacle-- I will ask it exclusively in the seminar at Chicago and give the answer via email
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Claudemari Decided Backer - ₱2,500.00
• Scheduled Group Meet-up for Introduction to Minimalism and KonMari.
• Submit a question about your tidying obstacle-- I will ask it exclusively in the seminar at Chicago and give the answer via email
• Free Registration to the 1 Day Minimalism Seminar by ClaudeMari in 2018 valued at P3,500
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Claudemari Advancing Backer - ₱5,000.00
• 1 x Scheduled In-Home Consulting session for 1 category (clothes, books, etc etc)
• Free Registration to the 1 Day Minimalism Seminar by ClaudeMari in 2018 valued at P3,500
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Claudemari Achiever Reward - ₱10,000.00
• 2 x Scheduled In-Home Consulting sessions for any 2 categories of choice (Clothes, Books, Papers, Mementos)
• Free Registration to the 1 Day Minimalism Seminar by ClaudeMari in 2018 valued at P3,500
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Claudemari Resolute Reward - ₱15,000.00
• 3 x In-Home Consulting sessions: Clothes & Books & Papers + Introduction to folding and storing
• Free Registration to the 1 Day Minimalism Seminar by ClaudeMari in 2018 valued at P3,500
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Claudemari Golden - ₱20,000.00
• 4 x Consulting sessions: Clothes & Books & Papers & Miscellany + Introduction to tidying Sentimental Items
• Free Registration to the 1 Day Minimalism Seminar by ClaudeMari in 2018 valued at P3,500
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